Inside Sales Account Executive

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. Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting via phone, email, and other communication channels .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,500 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to generate new business opportunities and manage customer relationships effectively. Proficient in CRM systems and skilled in analyzing market conditions to drive sales growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ProspectingNegotiation SkillsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Sales Performance MetricsTime Management

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Hard Skills

SalesClosing SkillsPipeline ManagementMarket AnalysisBusiness Evaluation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship BuildingSelf-MotivationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsBusiness Software Applications

Industry Keywords

Restaurant IndustrySales GoalsPerformance MetricsClient TransitionsProspect Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting via phone, email, and other communication channels
Identify qualified restaurant prospects by researching market opportunities and evaluating business fit
Present program features, partnership benefits, and value propositions to prospective clients
Manage the sales pipeline, document prospect interactions, track activities, and maintain accurate customer records in company systems
Negotiate partnership terms and secure signed agreements
Build relationships with restaurant owners and decision-makers
Achieve or exceed individual sales goals, performance metrics, and activity expectations
Collaborate with onboarding, account management, and marketing teams to ensure seamless client transitions
Analyze prospect feedback, market conditions, and competitive activity to identify process improvements and sales growth opportunities
Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence business decision-makers
Demonstrated sales, prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional relationships with prospective clients
Proficiency with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and standard business software applications
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions based on business objectives
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals
Resilience and adaptability in handling objections, rejection, and changing business priorities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining customer records and sales documentation
Knowledge of sales performance metrics, pipeline management, and goal attainment strategies
High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of sales experience
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Paid Time Off and company holidays
Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant clients
401(k) plan with a company match
Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free
Dental plan options and a vision plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
Short Term and Long Term disability
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
Employee Life Assistance Program
Hybrid working space in our state of the art office downtown located by the Metra and Ogilvie train stations
Variable target of $31,200 annualized